Jonathan Ziegler

With an extensive background in art direction, design, brand management, and print production, Jonathan Ziegler brings more than 25 years of experience in visual communications to the College of Agricultural Sciences. Jonathan works directly with marketing strategists, copywriters, and designers to create effective solutions for print, social, and environmental graphics.

In his role as art director, Jonathan guides visual communications for college relations, undergraduate education, and the Berkey Creamery. His work includes the Penn State Ag Science magazine, the college overview, annual reports, and undergraduate recruiting materials.

Before joining the College of Agricultural Sciences, Jonathan was the art director for the Penn State Alumni Association and the award-winning The Penn Stater magazine—during which time it won the Robert Sibley Magazine of the Year award from CASE. Prior to Penn State, he worked as a marketing specialist/designer and paralegal for the law firm Lane, Powell, Spears, Lubersky in Seattle, where he was responsible for brand compliance, design and production of marketing publications, and the creation of trial exhibits.

Originally from Columbia, Pennsylvania, Jonathan attended the University of Washington where he received a BFA in graphic design. When not in the office, he can be found in the backcountry hunting for trout streams and roadside diners.